Autograph letter signed from William Winter to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1913 July 15.

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Autograph letter signed from William Winter to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1913 July 15.

Apologizes for his slow response to a query about Shakespeare manuscripts: "No MSS by Shakespeare have ever been found & no definite explanation of the disappearance of his MSS has ever been afforded." Letter addressed "My dear Sir."

2 leaves ; 14 x 9 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7623874

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...